Sadyr Japarov expresses condolences to Erdogan over deadly earthquake in Turkey

AKIPRESS.COM - Acting President Sadyr Japarov expressed condolences to President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the deadly earthquake and tsunami in the province of Izmir, the press service of the President informs.
"It is with strong shock that I learned the news about the human casualties and serious damages caused by the earthquake and tsunami in the province of Izmir. On behalf of the people of Kyrgyzstan and in my own name, I express the deepest condolences to the Turkish people, families and friends of the victims and wish soonest recovery to the injured," the statement said.
At least 43 people were killed in Turkey and Greece when a powerful earthquake hit the Aegean Sea on Friday afternoon, sending buildings crashing down and triggering what authorities have called a "mini tsunami."
At least 20 buildings in the city of Izmir alone were destroyed, Mayor Tunc Soyer told CNN Turk. Images showed vehicles crushed under the buildings and people digging through the rubble in search of survivors.
At least 896 people have been injured in Turkey, said the country's disaster agency. Dozens were saved by rescue teams using diggers and helicopters to search for survivors.
A total of 470 aftershocks have been recorded, 35 of which were over 4.0 magnitude, the agency added. Search and rescue operations remain under way in eight buildings, while operations have been completed in nine other buildings, the disaster agency said.